acciones
“acciones” means “actions” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
actions, deeds
Also: steps, activities
📝 In Action
Las acciones de la policía fueron rápidas y efectivas.
A2The actions of the police were fast and effective.
Necesitamos tomar acciones inmediatas para arreglar la situación.
B1We need to take immediate steps to fix the situation.
Sus buenas acciones siempre inspiran a otros.
B2His good deeds always inspire others.
shares, stocks
Also: equity
📝 In Action
El precio de las acciones subió después del anuncio de la compañía.
B2The stock price went up after the company's announcement.
Invertimos en acciones de empresas de energía renovable.
C1We invested in shares of renewable energy companies.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: acciones
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'acciones' is used in the following sentence: 'Ella compró cien acciones de la compañía de teléfonos.'
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *actio* (meaning 'a doing' or 'a performance'), which itself is related to the verb *agere* (to do, to drive). The modern Spanish word retains the core idea of 'doing something.'
First recorded: c. 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'acciones' plural when English often uses the singular 'action'?
While 'acción' (singular) is used in Spanish, 'acciones' (plural) is very common when referring to a series of steps or measures taken ('tomar acciones'). It’s often best translated as 'steps' or 'measures' in those contexts.
How do I know if 'acciones' means 'actions' or 'stocks'?
Look at the surrounding words. If you see verbs like 'comprar' (to buy), 'vender' (to sell), or nouns like 'bolsa' (stock market), it means 'stocks/shares.' If you see verbs like 'tomar' (to take) or 'realizar' (to perform), it means 'actions/deeds'.